Answers

Subtract 40/30 from 7/96

1^st number: 7/96, 2^nd number: 1 10/30

7/96 - 40/30 is -121/96.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 30 is 480
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
   7/96 = 7 × 5/96 × 5 = 35/480
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 16 = 480,
   40/30 = 40 × 16/30 × 16 = 640/480
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   35/480 - 640/480 = 35 - 640/480 = -605/480
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -121/96

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